Author Topic: Sugar Gliders  (Read 208 times)

Offline Seanaldinho

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Sugar Gliders
« on: October 28, 2011, 02:56:20 PM »
OMG these little devils are awesome lolz hoping to get a pair for christmas :D :D  :pray

here is one flying in Slow-Mo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwt78FU1s3c

Unfortunately thought they are not cheap... :uhoh

Offline rogwar

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Re: Sugar Gliders
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2011, 03:23:16 PM »
I looked into them. Not very easy to care for.

Offline Tigger29

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Re: Sugar Gliders
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2011, 03:30:02 PM »
Do *NOT* make the mistake of getting these.  I've dealt with them before and they really are no different than having a mouse with wings.  If you like having mice in a cage as pets then you may enjoy them but if you want something you can interact with then forget it.  They don't ever come close to being on the same level as even a small bird let alone something like a dog or a cat.

They are difficult to take care of and require a strict diet.  They will be contained in a cage which will require regular cleaning and maintenance.  They are loud.. VERY LOUD.  Especially at night when they are most active.

If you have the time to give them a *LOT* of time and attention then you can train them to come out and play every once in a while but 99% of the time they will want to stay in their little hanging blanket and will provide almost no entertainment or companionship to you.

Yes they are cute.  Yes they can (kind of) glide.  This does not mean that you'll enjoy having one as a pet.

Offline gyrene81

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Re: Sugar Gliders
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2011, 03:39:18 PM »
someone disagrees with you tigger...

http://www.sugargliderinfo.org/

http://mynasga.org/sugarglider_dosugarglidermakegoodpets.htm

probably has something to do with what age you get one and the amount of interaction you give it. doesn't look much worse than a ferret for raising and caring...
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Offline rogwar

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Re: Sugar Gliders
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2011, 03:53:56 PM »
Myself and daughter wanted a pair. I researched them fairly extensive and decided it was not for us and we have been adventurous pet owners.

Offline Seanaldinho

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Re: Sugar Gliders
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2011, 05:38:03 PM »
Do *NOT* make the mistake of getting these.  I've dealt with them before and they really are no different than having a mouse with wings.  If you like having mice in a cage as pets then you may enjoy them but if you want something you can interact with then forget it.  They don't ever come close to being on the same level as even a small bird let alone something like a dog or a cat.

They are difficult to take care of and require a strict diet.  They will be contained in a cage which will require regular cleaning and maintenance.  They are loud.. VERY LOUD.  Especially at night when they are most active.

If you have the time to give them a *LOT* of time and attention then you can train them to come out and play every once in a while but 99% of the time they will want to stay in their little hanging blanket and will provide almost no entertainment or companionship to you.

Yes they are cute.  Yes they can (kind of) glide.  This does not mean that you'll enjoy having one as a pet.

That goes against almost everything I have expierenced. My friend has a pair and I hang with him and his glider all the time.

They do get a little loud but nothing I cant sleep through.